Large Format

I have a Hasselblad and would love a fisheye lens for it, however they are too expensive.

I was talking to another photographer and he told me that some people convert large format fisheye lens to fit their hassleblad. They would use this as a cheaper alternative.

He didn't however have anymore info on the subject... Does anyone know where I can read up on this...or do you have expierence modifying good lens to fit hasselblads?

Thanks
barcovago...yes done that...

They suggested I make enquires online hence this question.

Try these people here.....

http://www.kievusa.com/ - They have a 30mm Fish Eye for 6x6 film and it's made to fit the Hassy's. However, they be Russian but I have sold these cameras before and while they are NOT a Hasselblad, they are a fair to good copy, they work and they be thousands cheaper than a Hassy...

What your asking will cost you more in the long run than it is worth, with all the potential machine work, adapters being made and running around. Besides, I have NEVER heard of a large format lens being cheap. On my 4x5 cameras, a 90mm is "wide angle" somewhat equal to a 28mm on a 35mm body. You would need to find a 4x5 lens in the 40 to 50mm size to have what you seek. (47mm being the accepted norm for a fish eye on this size film).

Russian optics are not too shabby and you can save a LOT of $$ by giving them a try. Their fit and finish is often a tad crude, the metal parts not as finely finished as anyone else, but at 1/4 the cost, who cares.